Roar footage: Taronga zoo releases video of lions escaping from their Sydney enclosure

Zoo says investigation into lion incident' continues with specialist forensic engineer examining failure of complex mesh fencing system'

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Taronga zoo has released video showing how five lions escaped their enclosure by scratching at and then breaking through the fence.

The five lions - four cubs and an adult male - can be seen clawing at the fence before squeezing underneath it and proceeding to wander around outside their Sydney exhibit.

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